Hello friends who follow the NBA! The draft was over, and the Lakers drafted Bronny, while China's Cui Yongxi was not selected. During the draft, there were multiple trades and some players opted to become free agents, so let's take a look:
1, Choi Yong-hee was defeated
In this draft, Choi Yong-hee was not selected. He will have the opportunity to continue to challenge the NBA in the future by fighting for a summer league spot.
2. The Warriors are limited in salary
The Warriors traded the No. 52 pick to the Thunder in exchange for Lindy Waters III. The Warriors then regained the 52nd pick with cash and selected Quinten Post.
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, this officially limits the Warriors' salary to the second luxury tax line ($190 million).
3. The Nuggets and Murray discuss a contract extension
According to Shams, the Nuggets are in talks with Murray for a four-year, $209 million contract extension. The Nuggets will offer Murray the contract, and both sides want a deal.
4. Pope becomes a free agent
Pope turned down a $15.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season to become a free agent, according to Shams, and he is expected to be favored by multiple teams with salary space.
5. Kings Raptors trade
According to ESPN, the Kings will trade Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vychenkov and the 45th pick to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels.
6. Gordon becomes a free agent
According to Shams, Gordon turned down a player option worth $3.4 million for the 2024-25 season and became a free agent.
7. The Lakers are interested in Huang Zhong
According to N, the Lakers are expected to be interested in Cameron Johnson.
The Lakers had previously planned to pursue a third star with three first-round picks, but now it seems unlikely, as Mitchell returns to the Cavaliers and Butler may stay with the Heat. But then again, anything is possible when it comes to star players wanting to play for the Purple and Gold. The Lakers are one of the teams that are expected to be interested in the Nets' Johnson.
8. Magic pursues Clay or Pope
According to NBA reporter Matt Moore, the Magic are willing to offer Klay or Pope short-term, high-paying contracts.
The Magic are willing to offer a two-year, high-paying contract starting at $50 million. The Magic are clearly looking for ways to improve their offense, which ranks in the bottom 10 of the league.
9. The Lakers are unlikely to trade Reaves
Shams of the Athletic participated on a show and talked about whether the Lakers could trade Reaves. He said:
I don't think the Lakers are going to trade Reaves this offseason. Redick wants Reeves to really reach his potential, and he has high hopes for him.
10. The Lakers signed Traore
According to Shams, the Lakers will sign French forward Amel Traore to a two-way contract.
11. Hinson agreed to sign with the Lakers
Undrafted sharpshooter Blake Hinson from the University of Pittsburgh has agreed to a two-way contract with the Lakers, Shams reports.
12. Frank: We want George to stay here
Clippers president Frank spoke to reporters about George's problem. He said:
We have been in talks with George and his agent, Aaron Mintz. We love George and we really want to keep him, but we also understand and respect the fact that it's a business. Players have a limited time to not only earn the most money, but also to pursue what they want, and we still hope that George's decision is to stay here.
13. The Jazz are willing to trade Kessler
According to Evan Sidery of the United States, the Jazz are indeed willing to trade Walker Kessler.
The Jazz have offered Kessler a hefty price, but other teams have shown keen interest in him.
14. Nuggets Hornets trade
The Nuggets reportedly sent Reggie Jackson and three future second-round picks to the Hornets.
The three second-round picks are unprotected, and the Nuggets made a move to save money, with Reggie previously exercising his $5.25 million player option.
15, James photo
The Lakers selected rookie Bronny with the 55th pick, and Bronny and James will become the first father-son pair in NBA history.
James posted a photo of himself with a young brownie and a recent training photo with brownie, and wrote: Legacy !!